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  Event Description Time / Location
1/6 - 4/30 Philadelphia musician fights breast cancer

Philadelphia's own rock band, Da Rezarekt, was faced with a crisis when they heard their guitar player had cancer. But instead of laying down and dying, they decided to use their talents to Fight!! The title of their new single, Fight!!,  describes the attitude and strength of their guitarist Marisa "Guitar Grrrl" Salazar. She wanted to make a song that captures her hard rock spirit so they wrote it and it all magically came together from getting it recorded to making a video for it. 

Their album BANG DA BRICKS was just released this past September and then they got hit with the bricks but it's all good. This single Fight!! will give them the fire they need to withstand this hiatus and allow Marisa to heal and get trough her treatments. Now Fight!!! is available for download for only 99 cent or you can make a donation for any amount that will go to Marisa to help offset her cost of living while going throught this terrible ordeal. Hope you enjoy it, play it and spread the word that Da Rezarekt don't die, we multiply!

To download the track, visit darezarekt.bandcamp.com/track/fight.

Check out Bruno & Mayes talking about the track   . 

 Anytime, at Online
2/11 Marcus Hook's Community Day

The Community of Marcus Hook is planning a community day on February 11, 2012 to raise money and awareness of the impact resulting from the looming closure of the ConocoPhillips and Sunoco Inc Oil Refineries in their community.  The day is aimed to raise money for the Union Workers and their families who will begin losing their jobs February 29, 2012.  Festivities include a car show, dart tournaments, food, raffles, poker run and rally to gain support from Local Politicians and Pennsylvania State Governor Tom Corbett.  Festivities will begin at 1 pm on February 11, 2012 and run until 6 PM at the following Marcus Hook businesses: Clanks Bar, Connolly’s Pub, Keyote’s Pub, Lefty’s Irish Pub, The Star Hotel and Sweeney’s Pub.  Union officials said thousands of workers in Marcus Hook and Trainer will be unemployed by the end of the month. Officials say that as many as 20,000 other jobs in the region depend on the refineries. The impact of the refineries will be impacted hardest in Marcus Hook and Trainer but will have an effect on much of Delaware County.  Also noted is the community impact of the refineries’ closure, with Marcus Hook losing $1 million in annual tax revenues and the Chichester School District losing up to $3.8 million annually.

 1pm, at Marcus Hook
2/18 Benefit for former 97.5 The Fanatic Intern, Kevin Szafranski

On November 17, 2011, the mother of Kevin Szafranski returned home to an unimaginable horror to find that her 23 year old son died in his sleep the night before. The lives of so many were forever changed that day. Kevin, a former 97.5 The Fanatic intern, a 2006 graduate of Bensalem High School, a 2011 graduate of Penn State Abington, avid fan of all Philadelphia Sports, Rambler Baseball Player and Penn State Baseball Player, was one of the special people that those of us who knew him, were lucky to have had, even for such a short time.

Kevin is survived by his parents, Donna and Stan, and sister, Nicole. He did such special and amazing things in his short life and his bright blue eyes and huge smile will never leave our memories. Kevin’s dad wrote on his Facebook Page, “When Kevin died, a part of me died that day…”, “Kevin was our world….”,”he is now our angel, make a wish and I hope he makes it come true.” Kevin’s mom posts updates as well. “It overwhelms and breaks my heart the way Kevin touched so many people. I thought I was the only one that LOVED him that much.”

Those of us who knew and loved Kevin, and we are many, can just imagine the man he would have been and still struggle with the unfairness of this truly unique and special person being taken so soon.

A benefit and raffle will be held on Saturday, February 18th at The Philadelphia Ballroom on Hornig Rd. in Philadelphia, PA to help with the student loans left behind and unexpected funeral costs. All monies raised will be given to the family to relieve some of the financial burden they are now faced with.

Please consider donating a Gift Basket, Gift Certificate, cash or item to be raffled. As a donor, your contribution will be recognized at the benefit and all associated events.

Any help is appreciated and we will arrange to pick up your donation at your convenience. So we can properly acknowledge your generosity, please be sure to include any business cards/brochures we can use to promote your business. For more info or

Please consider donating a Gift Basket, Gift Certificate, cash or item to be raffled. As a donor, your contribution will be recognized at the benefit and all associated events.

Any help is appreciated and they will arrange to pick up your donation at your convenience. So they can properly acknowledge your generosity, please be sure to include any business cards/brochures they can use to promote your business.

If you are on Facebook, check out the Facebook invite here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/161461557289243.

For information on how to help, contact Nicole Craig Charlie Cenderelli at 215-208-5573 / 215-208-2525 or via e-mail at ncraig1080@yahoo.com.

 

 8pm, at Philadelphia
2/19 All you can eat breakfast

Perkasie Volunteer Fire Company is serving up their traditional, all you can eat buffet. Their menu has tasty options like Eggs, Pancakes, Waffles, Cream Dried Beef, Sausage, Bacon, Scrapple, Home Fries, assorted Juice and more. To add to the fun, they are also having a 50/50 drawing. So bring the whole family and enjoy a hearty meal and a chance to win the drawing. All this and you will be supporting a worthy cause! Adults are $7.00, Children (ages 4-12) $3.50, age 3 and under are free.

For more information, visit our website at perkasiefd.org or call 215-257-6950.

 7:30am - 12:30pm, at Perkasie, PA
2/20 3rd Annual Blood Drive

The Perkasie Fire Company is hosting its 3rd Annual Blood Drive in Honor of the Memory of Fire Police Captain Ron Dietrich. He was a long time member of the Perkasie Fire Company and an active member of the community. Please come out and donate for this worthy cause. Homemade refreshments will be available to all that donate.

For more information and to sign up, go to redcrossblood.org/make-donation or call (800) 733-2767.
Their sponsor code is 02214590. The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood, you’ll be glad you did.

 1:30pm - 7:30pm, at Perkasie, PA
2/29 Henderson HS 6th Annual Prom Showcase and Vendor Fair

Come one, come all to shop at local vendors and to see the latest in 2012 prom wear! There will be over 40 vendors to shop from. They range from jewelry, scarves, handbags, candles, pottery, florists, salons, tuxedoes, local credit union, and a massage and spa vendor!! Each vendor will be raffling off an item - come for your chance to win fabulous prizes! There will also be two $250 Visa cards and a $250 gift card to Jane Chalfont raffled off. In addition, the are finalizing the details to get 50 brand new prom dresses that will sell for $60 or less. These are brand new with the tags still on them! Proceeds from the vendor fair benefit Henderson's Class of 2012 as well as The Chester County Hospital.

 Admission price: $5 (show a valid student ID and get one raffle ticket free!)

For more information, hendersonafterprom.com.

Questions or you want to be a vendor?? Contact Jen Anderson at Bluehen32@comcast.net.

 5pm - 7pm, at West Chester, PA

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